
Jennifer McDermott
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Green energy reporter for the @AP. Former defense reporter @thedayct. Reach me at [email protected].
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As Google works toward 24/7 carbon-free energy, it partnered with Fervo Energy to bring an advanced geothermal project online in Nevada. Michael Terrell- āWeāre really hoping that this could be a springboard to much, much more advanced geothermal power." apnews.com/article/geotheā¦

This partnership between DOE-funded Fervo Energy and Google is a major leap towards using the heat beneath our feet to produce carbon-free electricity and bring us closer to 24/7 clean power. apnews.com/article/geotheā¦


At #COP28, Climate at State Kerry: We are edging ever-closer to a fusion-powered reality. He unveiled a global strategy to commercialize fusion for clean energy at the Atlantic Council. He just toured Commonwealth Fusion Systems. It's racing to deploy fusion power plants. apnews.com/article/fusionā¦

First Power: A massive turbine is sending electricity onto the US grid from what's set to be the country's first commercial offshore wind farm- South Fork Wind. Itās a long-awaited milestone for US #OffshoreWind. Ćrsted U.S. + Eversource Energy announced today apnews.com/article/offshoā¦


Americaās first commercial-scale #offshorewind farm is officially open. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul says, "This is the date and the time that people will look back in the history of our nation and say, 'This is when it changed.'" Ćrsted U.S. Eversource Energy apnews.com/article/orstedā¦

Combining batteries with green energy is a fast-growing climate solution. Ćrsted U.S. is building a massive solar farm in the Arizona desert with batteries that charge when the sun is shining and supply energy back to the electric grid when itās not. apnews.com/article/batterā¦

New York's legislature considers banning drilling companies from using CO2 to extract natural gas. The state already prohibits traditional fracking with water to extract natural gas. apnews.com/article/carbon⦠Story by Maysoon Khan

The United States makes its largest-ever investment to decarbonize domestic industries to fight climate change-- Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Ali Zaidi Archived announce $6 billion for iron, steel, aluminum, food and beverage, concrete and cement facilities to slash emissions. apnews.com/article/climatā¦

The Biden administration greenlit the nation's seventh large offshore wind project Tuesday. Ćrsted U.S. + Eversource Energy plan to build a 924MW project, Sunrise Wind, east of Montauk, NY. They say it'll power about 600,000 New York homes starting in 2026. apnews.com/article/offshoā¦




In Wyoming, Bill Gates moves ahead with #nuclearpower project aimed at revolutionizing power generation. apnews.com/article/bill-g⦠AP Climate

Share your ideas with AP Climate: What do you want to know about the next generation of #nuclearpower plants? What do you think about the United States planning to add more of them? modules.wearehearken.com/associated-preā¦

A milestone for next-gen geothermal: CA utility backs the largest new geothermal power development in the US ā enough clean electricity from the Earthās heat for some 400,000 homes. SCE will purchase electricity from Fervo Energy. AP Climate apnews.com/article/geotheā¦

ICYMI: NASCAR unveiled its first electric racecar over the weekend. It partnered with Chevrolet Motorsports, Ford Performance, Toyota Racing and electrification company ABB to demonstrate a high-performance EV and gauge fan interest in electric racing. apnews.com/article/nascarā¦
